The Effects Of Childhood Trauma

Can anyone possibly imagine the types of abusive traumas that children experience and how can they impact their lives? A child experiencing trauma at a young age could be very crucial for their development. Childhood trauma can range from minor to complex. An event occurring in a community where a child resides can impact trauma on a child. On the contrary, there are events that can be way more complex, such as a domestic violence involving a child. There are a few signs that children show, to notify someone that they have experienced trauma. The signs can vary depending on the age group of the child. Trauma can also lead children to develop stress at an early age. In addition to withdrawal from normal activities as well. The types of abusive

“In Arkansas, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia, hitting a child with a closed fist is considered physical abuse. In Arkansas, hitting a child on the face or head is also called physical abuse.” (Network) The abuse is confirmed through the remains of the punishment inflicted on the child. Physical abuse can be the result of punching, beating, kicking, biting, burning, shaking, or otherwise harming a child physically. (Net) Because of this there is a huge debate occurring between abuse and discipline. From the brutality and the force of the abuse can cause children to lose their trust for the person or persons giving the “Beatings “. In addition to the loss of trust a delay in development, learning disorders, motor disorders, intellectual disabilities, hearing loss or poor physical growth. (Bucks) It may be hard to determine whether if a child is being abused. But, as listed by (Network) “The best way to know if a child has been abused is if the child tells you. There may also be physical signs, such as welts and bruises in various stages of healing, fingernail marks, human bite marks, burns, lacerations, abrasions in the pattern of an instrument, and missing, loose, or broken